oral med Flashcards
Common causes of angular chelitis:
Often presents with an associated candidal / staph infection.
- iron deficiency
- B12 deficiency
- folate deficiency
A 50 year old man presents with multiple crusting lesions and ulcers on the LHS of his face. He noticed a tingling sensation beforehand and the rash has been present for a week.
Which virus is the potential cause?
herpes zoster
Which virus is associated with the development of hairy leukoplakia?
epstein barr virus
Which form of candidal infection has a risk of becoming malignant?
chronic hyperplastic candidiasis
Target lesions are commonly seen in which type of condition?
erythema multiforme
combined with oral lesions and eye problems - type 3 sensitivity reaction in response to medications.
Features of Minor RAS
- occurs on non-keratinised mucosa
- present in the front of the mouth
- lasts up to 2 weeks
- heal without scarring
- up to 1cm in size
Shillings Test can be done to identify which deficiency?
B12
A 14 year old presents with bilateral, painful enlargement of the parotid gland.
What is the likely diagnosis?
mumps
Kaposi’s Sarcoma is associated with which virus?
HHV8
Common characteristics of trigeminal neuralgia?
- brief stabbing pain
- unilateral
- mandibular branch most commonly impacted
What is the first line drug of choice for trigeminal neuralgia?
carbamazepine - (sodium channel blocker)
Which blood tests should be carried out to monitor carbamazepine?
liver function tests
What would be a potential complication of temporal arteritis if left untreated?
blindness
Squamous cell papilloma’s are commonly caused by which virus?
HPV
Syphilis is commonly caused by which bacteria?
treponema pallidum
